SCHOOL LEAVERS

Whatever your passion, Barnfield College will help you realise your potential and achieve your aspirations. We have a huge range of full-time courses available at level 1, 2 or 3, even progressing to degree-level.

COURSE FINDER

Vocational Courses

All our courses are vocational, which means they’re designed to prepare you for a career in your industry of choice, with practical and work experience built in. You’ll also benefit from being taught by our highly qualified and experienced staff, many of whom are still active in their industries. With state-of-the-art facilities and the all the latest equipment at your disposal, you’ll be well prepared for the world of work, or to go on to university.

Different to school

Our campuses are bigger, our facilities are what you would find out in the industry and most of our tutors have worked in the field they teach, so you’ll learn from their real-life knowledge and experience.

As a young adult, we expect you to take responsibility of your studies seriously – but also have fun, through an enriching and exciting college life.

Study programmes

All 16 to 19 year old students are funded for an individual study programme. Most study programmes have a core aim. The core aim of a study programme is a substantial academic or vocational qualification.

The study programme is tailored to each student, has clear study and/or employment goals reflecting the student’s prior attainment, and include:

substantial qualifications or work experience

maths and English for students who have not achieved grade A*-C GCSE in these subjects

high quality work experience or work preparation

added value non-qualification activity that supports the students’ goals and is integrated into the study programme

Craig’s Story

A journey toward a woodworking career.

Hear what Craig has to say about the support received and what he’s learnt so far.